2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 950 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 142 L |
